Holiday Light Attractions Return Across U.S. and Rome

Holiday light attractions are returning in several cities. Safari Lights at the Oklahoma City Zoo runs nightly from Nov. 14 through Jan. 3, 2027, with drive- or walk-through displays, sleigh rides and Santa visits; Akron Zoo’s Wild Lights runs on selected dates from Nov. 20 through Dec. 27, with redesigned displays, Santa through Dec. 23, daily Grinch appearances and optional guided tours. San Diego Botanic Garden’s 37-acre Lightscape features returning favorites and new installations, including illuminated fish, glowing arches and a moon-and-stars display. Rome’s Botanical Garden will host Christmas Garden from Nov. 20, 2026, through Jan. 10, 2027, with a roughly two-kilometer trail of lights and soundscapes and timed entry. Ethel M Chocolates in Las Vegas is also showcasing its Holiday Cactus Garden Lights.